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SY56 TEV

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 31,654 miles on the clock, averaging 1,147 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 TEV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
31,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,147

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading31,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year1,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 TEV 13k18k22k27k32k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,654 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage30,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage28,939 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,938 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage28,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage26,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,362 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
PASS
Mileage25,939 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage25,398 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,394 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage24,667 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage23,841 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage23,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage22,013 miles
Since last MOT+352 miles
PASS
Mileage21,661 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
PASS
Mileage20,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage18,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage13,675 miles
Since last MOT+460 miles
PASS
Mileage13,215 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 TEV

What car is SY56 TEV?

SY56 TEV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 TEV?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 TEV was 31,654 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 TEV passed its MOT?

SY56 TEV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is SY56 TEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 TEV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SY56 TEV?

SY56 TEV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.